Scandinavian Modern Sofas
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
"Lovö" Dining Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Lovö” sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from solid pine in a striking, rustic design. Storage under the seat.
“Lovö” is one of the series of ...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
Arne Vodder Sofa in Patinated Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Vodder for Ivan Schlechter, sofa, patinated leather, teak, Denmark, design 1953, manufactured late 1950s-1960s.
Elegant two-seat settee in admirable cognac leather and teak b...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Arne Norell 'Divina' Two Seat Sofa, Westbergs Möbler AB, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare two seat sofa was designed by Arne Norell in the late 1950s. The model is called 'Divina' and it was produced by Westbergs Möbler AB in Tranås, Swe...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Alfred Christensen Three-Seater Sofa for Slagelse Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish Modern focused more on the aesthetics of modern design whilst employing the exquisite technique and material familiarity of highly skilled craftsmen known as cabinetmakers. Alfred Christensen’s present sofa in this style is a rare and exquisite example of this.
This sofa has the characteristic ‘open armrest’ design that showcases the high level craftsmanship and the beautiful walnut structure as well. Clean and pure lines define this model that are coupled with expert craftsmanship and delicate research into proportions, materials and the requirements of the human body, adapting design to modern-day needs. Adopting the trend of abandoning ornamentation to benefit the form, Christensen maintained the beauty and warmth inherent to traditional Danish cabinetmaking. In consequence, this three-seater sofa has an elegant but still warm look thanks to its rounded edges and open execution. The only form of ornamentation - apart from the bent armrests - is the button tufting on the back. The light colour of the textural upholstery in combination with the dark walnut legs create an aesthetic that is perfect to bring a modern touch to any space.
While Danish designers, including Alfred Christensen, had many principles, above all, all designers...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Teak Sofa "Venus" by Illum Wikkelsø for C F Christensen Silkeborg, 1972
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Silkeborg, 1972. Solid teak wood with a curved frame. Danish design from the 1970s with high-quality craftsmanship.
We can organize fast shipping...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rare Scandinavian Modern Sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy, 1940s/1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Rare Scandinavian Modern sofa by Wilhelm Schauman Oy from the 1940s/1950s. Elm frame, re-upholstered with high quality Lauritzon's Lamm Ecru -fabric. ...
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Elm
Johannes Andersen Sofa Model Capri Produced by Trensum in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model Capri designed by Johannes Andersen. Produced by Trensum in Sweden.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Norwegian Modern 2-Seater Sofa Stressless Pegasus Low Back Loveseat
By Ekorness
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modern two-seater sofa Pegasus Low Back Loveseat model, was manufactured by the Norwegian company Ekornes. The unconventional frame is made of b...
Category
Early 2000s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Unusual Curved Danish Modern Teak Kurt Ostervig Attr. Sofa Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual Danish Modern teak Kurt Ostervig attributed curved sofa. We just love everything about this wonderfully designed sofa with the sexy curved back, warm teak armrests and handso...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Arne Norell 'Merkur' Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Norell for Norell Möbel AB, sofa model 'Merkur', leather, mahogany, Sweden, 1960s
This high-quality sofa called ‘Merkur’ is designed by the talented Swedish designer Arne Nore...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Two-Seat Sofa, Denmark, 1950, New Upholstery Bouclé Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Beautiful two-seat curved sofa manufactured in the 1950s.
Lovely shape and curves. Very comfortable seat with two feather cushions covered of blue Kvadrat velvet.
Perfect condition,...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Sofa in Pine, Norway, 1970s
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
This simple yet complex soild pine sofa was created and maufactrued in Norway.
Good vintage condition, small marks and the seat with trace of wear.
Dimensions: length 150, wi...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
Beautiful Swedish modern sculpted teak 3 seat sofa with upholstery
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Beautiful 3 seat sofa with sculpted teak frame and chenille upholstery. Great Scandinavian designed low 3 seater sofa. Made in Sweden Circa 1960. Located in Brooklyn NYC.
Di...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
'Studio' Sofa by Norr11, Modular Sofa, Setup 8, White
By Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Studio sofa by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl for Nor11.
Measures: Setup 8 modules : 1 large, 1 medium, 1 small, 2 curve, 1 corner, 1 ottoman, 2 armrest)
W. 406 cm / D. 4...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Foam
Danish Sofa in Teak and Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Danish sofa, teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
This three seater sofa features a refined blue fabric upholstery and the elegantly executed tapered legs are made out of teak. A remarkab...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Tulip Seating Group in Rosewood by K M Wilkins for G-Plan of England
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incredible set was purchased new in Glasgow, Scotland in 1970. We acquired from the original owners who kept them in pristine condition. Designed by K.M. Wilkins for G-Plan of England, this line is appropriately named the "Tulip Group". Wilkins also designed the the well known Housemaster Chair...
Category
1970s English Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Walnut, Blue Velvet Modern Essex Sofa
Located in New York, NY
The Essex Sofa effortlessly combines the rich warmth of walnut wood with the soft, opulent feel of velvet upholstery, creating a piece that exudes both comfort and sophistication. De...
Category
2010s Portuguese Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Suede, Wood, Walnut
Kaare Klint Large Striped Sofa
Located in London, GB
Oak framed Classic sofa designed by Kaare Klint and made by Mastercabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. Beautiful crisscross frame-work. Original upholstery which will make a statement in any...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Kurt Olsen for A. Andersen & Bohm Sofa in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kurt Olsen for A. Andersen & Bohm, love seat, wood, fabric, Denmark, 1951.
Stunning Danish loveseat designed by Kurt Olsen. This settee has a sculptural quality and light feeling. T...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ib Kofod-Larsen Sette for Carlo Garhn, Denmark
Located in San Francisco, CA
Ib Kofod Larsen design small sofa or settee for Carlo Garhn, Denmark. Rare design in very limited production for manufacturer Carlo Garhn. High lighting the sculpted lines and float...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seater "Model 211" Oak Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1956
Located in Odense, DK
Rare vintage sofa in oak and teakwood by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik in 1956. This model was made in different sizes and is very rarely...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
1960s, Danish drop arm sofa, furniture wool, oak wood, orginal condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish 2 seater drop arm sofa in original very good condition. No smells, no stains, stable construction. Sofa was checked by craftsman. Furnit...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Oak
Ire Mobler 3 Seater Sofa 1960's
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
Sofa made by Ire Mobler, founded in 1939 in Skillingaryd, Småland, southern Sweden.Ire design sofas from Sweden, with contours shaped in oak and fabrics that are a perfect match.The ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Wooden Swedish Sofa Designed by Carl Westman
By Carl Westman
Located in Madrid, ES
Stained wood sofa designed in 1899 by Carl Westman. Model "Arbetarmöbeln", which means "Workers' furniture". Striped fabric upholstery and pillows with age-related wear and minor sta...
Category
1890s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Ateljee Sofa by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, Finland
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Barcelona, ES
Sofa Ateljee designed in 1959 and produced in 1964 by finish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, Finland. Early edition in hardwood and wood legs with ori...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Rare Fredrik Schriever-Abeln Sofa in Pine and Dark Green Bouclé, Sweden, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare sofa was designed by Fredrik Schriever-Abeln in the 1960s. This particular model named 'Condor' was produced in Sweden. Schriever Abeln's Condor range consisted of the...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine, Bouclé, Upholstery
Model 450' Banana Sofa by Illum Wikkelsø for Aarhus Polstermøbelfabrik
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare ‘Model 450’ banana sofa designed by Illum Wikkelsø for Aarhus Polstermøbelfabrik in the 1960s. The striking, Danish Modern silhouette features a wide curved back, softened ang...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø Sofa by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa designed by Nanna Ditzel & Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Matching pair of easy chairs in also available.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Fabricius and Kastholm Four Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather with Steel Frame
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius for Kill International, four-seater sofa, patinated leather, steel, Denmark, 1960s.
The sofa embodies a solid construction that is established by ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage full grain aniline leather.
Legs of nut.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sofa, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Son's, 1950s
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Sofa, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, manufactured by France & Son's, 1950s. Teak frame with rattan weaved arm rest sides. Reupholstered with quality Nevotex Wooly -...
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Rattan, Teak
1960s Pair of Oak Scandinavian Armchairs in Fine Leather Upholstery
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
1960s Oak Scandinavian 3-Seater Sofa in Fine Leather Upholstery
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Tulip Seating Group in Rosewood by K M Wilkins for G-Plan of England
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This incredible set was purchased new in Glasgow, Scotland in 1970. We acquired from the original owners who kept them in pristine condition. Designed by K.M. Wilkins for G-Plan of England, this line is appropriately named the "Tulip Group". Wilkins also designed the the well known Housemaster Chair...
Category
1970s English Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Arne Norell Three-Seat Sofa Model Inca, 1970s
By Arne Norell
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three-seat Inca with original brown leather, brass, stained beech.
Design by Arne Norell, produced by Arne Norell Möbel, Sweden. Very good condition.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa Model Croissant Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare sofa model croissant designed by Illum Wikkelsø. Produced by Holger Christiansen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Minimalist Scandinavian Pine Cognac Brandy Leather Sofa Daybed Living Room Set
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This minimalist sofa ensemble was manufactured in Scandinavia Sweden.
it contents a 3 seater Sofa and a 2 seater Sofa.
It has a beautiful solid scandinavian pine frame.
All details are minimalistic and pure.
The loose cushions are made like pads which is slim and soft .
The cognac brandy leather...
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood, Pine
Swedish Wooden "Skoga" Sofa in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth Produced by NK, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Swedish wooden sofa in pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. In good original condition signed and numbered by NK.
Dimensions: H: 85 cm / 33.45...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Pine
Hans Wegner 1949 Armless Sofa Bench Settee Johaness Hansen JH555
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish armless bench designed by Hans Wegner. Model JH555, crafted of a solid teak frame with angled cross stretcher. Newly upholstered in classic Scandinavian ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Teak
Custom Made Brown Sheepskin Sofa by Alfred Christensen
Located in London, England
A custom-made new edition of this classic love-seat sofa by Danish designer and cabinetmaker: Alfred Christensen. This re-edition is produced under license in Sweden by Dagmar and av...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak, Mohair, Velvet, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage full grain aniline leather.
Legs of nut.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
"Divina" loveseat sofa by Arne Norell, Westbergs möbler, Sweden, 1950s
By Arne Norell
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of loveseat sofas model "Divina" produced in Sweden by Westbergs möbler. Made during the 1950s. Designed by Arne Norell. Reupholstered with Hallingdal 65 fabric from Danish prod...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Beech
2 Seater by Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/2 - 2 seater sofa in black patinated leather with chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn Sofa in Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, sofa, model 'CH103', leather, metal, Denmark, 1970s
The CH103 sofa by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn is a modern three-seat sofa ideal fo...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Ole Wanscher Black Leather Sofa with Rosewood Frame
By Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Freestanding three seater sofa with Brazilian rosewood frame by Ole Wanscher. Seat, sides and back upholstered with black leather. Made by cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen.
Fair conditi...
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
8 Ft. Long Four Seat Sofa by Grete Jalk for France and Sons in Teak, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Rare and exceptional is this sculptural sofa by Grete Jalk for France & Son. This four-seat sofa features contoured slats that create a spectacular line from the back and side angles...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
Mid 20th Century Grete Jalk for France & Sons 4 Seater Danish Modern Sofa
By Grete Jalk
Located in Wheat Ridge, CO
Grete Jalk for France & Sons 4 Seater Danish Modern Teak Sofa circa 1960s.
Measurements: 98" wide, 29" deep, 29" high with an arm height of 21", seat height of 16.75", seat width of...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Rare Sofa Attributed to Gerhard Berg, Norway, 1950s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare sofa produced in Norway. Attributed to Norwegian designer Gerhard Berg. Most likely produced at LK Hjelle in Norway during the 1950s. Teak legs and armrests. New upholstery in o...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak, Bouclé
Midcentury Sofa by Hans Wegner, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Sofa by Hans J. Wegner - Upholstered and restored with custom-made fabric by Hanne Vedel in Denmark. In great condition, made by AP Stolen in the 1950s."
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
BM 2212 by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2212 - Reupholstered 2-seat sofa in black pleasure with legs in walnut. Maker Fredericia Furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Four-Seat Sofa by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers and creatives! This exceptional Danish sofa designed by Folke Ohlsson & Fritz Hansen is need of new upholstery and we want to leave it up to you to choose the fab...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Maple
Midcentury 3-Seat Sofa by Hans Olsen for Vatne with Rosewood Armrests and Legs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant and upscale sofa by Hans OIsen designed for Vatne Mobler and manufactured in Norway in the 1960's. Wool fabric sofa with rolling rosewood frame and armrests. The wood is...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Important Otto Schulz Curved Four-Seat Sofa for Boet, Sweden, Mid-1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
This important curved sofa was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by his company Boet in Gothenburg. The generously sized sofa can comfortably sit four people. The sofa has been ne...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Elm, Pine
Mid-Century Modern 4-Seat Rosewood & Leather Sofa Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous leather with rosewood sofa by Knut Saeter for Vatne Møbler. Four seat sofa, very roomy and comfortable. Condition of sofa is grea...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
1960s, Danish "Spanish" sofa, original condition, furniture velour, ash wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish "Spanish" sofa in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Cherry red furniture velour, ash wood legs. Double-sided seat cushions with springs inside. Man...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Ash
Jens Risom Danish Mid-Century Avocado Green Vinyl and Teak Upholstered Sofa
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century sofa with avocado green vinyl upholstery with a single line of button tufted detail across the backrest, resting on a teak wood base with stretchers and tapered sq...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Teak
'Aqueduct' Contemporary Sofa by Poiat, Setup 2, Fox 02, Low Plinth
By Poiat
Located in Paris, IDF
'Aqueduct' Sofa by Poiat
Setup 2 (Corner 2305 L + Open End 1910 L)
Dimensions : H. 77 cm x W. 332.5 cm x D. 162 cm (SH 40 cm)
Aqueduct collection 2022 by Timo Mikkonen & Antti Rouh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Linen, Foam, Plywood
Frits Henningsen: 1930s 3-seat sofa upholstered with red velour
Located in London, GB
This 3-seat sofa made by Frits Henningsen in the 1930s reflect Frits Henningsen's preference for classical forms in order to deliver on his commitment to quality and craftsmanship. W...
Category
1930s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
Illum Wikkelsø Sofa in Brown Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, sofa, model 'V11', leather, oak, Denmark, 1960s
Designed by Illum Wikkelsø, this modern sofa embodies a distinct open layout and features the use of neutral material...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Oak
Hans J. Wegner for Getama 'Century 2000' Four-Seat Sofa in Beige Fabric
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Getama, sofa 'Century 2000', metal, fabric, Denmark 1990s.
Modern three-seather sofa in beige fabric. Nicely designed round brushed st...
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs Sofa Model Trienna Produced in Finland
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model Trienna designed by Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs. Produced in Finland.
Category
1950s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa kupe sofa, 2292, new upholstery
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen new upholstered kupe sofa with walnut elegance leather.
Legs of oak.
Model 2292, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Matching three seater, pair of lounge chairs and otto...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Teak
Kandidaten 3 Seat Sofa by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Olof Persons 'OPE', Sweden, 1960s
By Olaf Person, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Deland, FL
This Kandidaten three-seater sofa was designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured in Sweden by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (O.P.E.) in 1962. Constructed from solid teak this iconic...
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
Rare Mid-Century Modern Vintage Danish 3-seater Chocolate Leather Sofa, 1960s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This three-seater sofa was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The sofa is completely upholstered in natural leather in a deep dark chocolate color. Comfortable, loosely placed cushion...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
Johannes Andersen Sofa Excellent, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik, KVADRAT Reupholstery
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This sofa was produced by AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik from Sweden around 1950s/1960s. Like most furniture from Scandinavia, it was also made with great care and accuracy, which we could...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Textile, Teak
Peter Hvidt Gray Daybed or Sofa, Denmark 1950s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Berlin, DE
Peter Hvidt daybed or sofa in teak, Denmark 1950s. New upholstered in Raf Simons Kvadrat Fabric.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Carl Malmsten "Hemmakväll" Sofa for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden 1956
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten devoted his life to the renewal of Swedish craftsmanship, inspired to create furniture endowed with a creative simplicity, with functionality in mind and a high technic...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Danish Two Seater Sofa in Grey Buffalo Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Sofa or settee, buffalo leather, metal, Denmark, 1960s.
This sofa originates from Denmark and is characterized by a cubic shaped construction fully executed in buffalo leather with...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Two-Tone AP33 Sofa by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen
Located in Dorchester, MA
The strong, clean lines of the AP33 sofa, designed by Hans Wegner for A.P. Stolen in the mid-1950s, make it a perfect fit for a contemporary environment. Set on ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Kaare Klint Sofa Model 5011 Original Cognac Leather for Rud Rasmussen Denmark
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Three-seater sofa model 5011 in original leather and eight-legged ash base. Produced by Rud. Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Denmark. Minor marks on the frame, patina to the leather.
Shown at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition in 1935.
Kaare Klint is widely recognized as the father of Danish modern design. It is hard to overstate his influence. He developed an entirely new analytical approach to furniture design that his students at the Danish Academy of Art would emulate for years to come, yet was also inspired by historic designs from various cultures, modernizing and re-interpreting classic pieces for new generations.
Literature: Gorm Harkær, Klintiana: “Kaare Klint”, vol.2, pg 94.
Kaare Klint (1888-1954) is regarded as the founding father of Danish Modernim. As an architect, furniture designer and leading professor at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, Copenhagen, Klint established the principles of modern Danish furniture by combining a profound appreciation of traditional construction techniques with a modernist emphasis on function and a rejection of ornaments.
Klint’s design was always based on relentless research; he never compromised. Every piece had to fulfill its purpose, be completely clear in its construction with dimensions and proportions corresponding to the human body and display materials and craftsmanship of the highest quality. Logic, often using a mathematical system of measures, and a constructive way of thinking were the foundation of Klint’s philosophy of furniture design. Like many of his contemporaries, counting Le Corbusier and Walter Gropius, he advocated standardization and functional requirements and dismissed the use of all ornamentation. But Klint realized his vision in wood and leather, using traditional craftsmen and working methods and often finding inspiration in historical models. In this way, he charted the course for an alternative Nordic Functionalism that idealized the workshop and the collaboration between furniture architects and cabinetmakers as opposed to the factory.
Kaare Klint’s first major work was a collaboration with his mentor, the architect Carl Petersen. In 1914 they were commissioned to design furniture and fixtures for Faaborg Art Museum. One of the highlights to emerge from this commission was the Faaborg chair, a light and elegant chair with clear references to classical furniture. The construction and proportions of an 18th century English Chippendale...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Ash
Nordic Mid-Century Two-Seater Sofa, Scandinavia ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
While a sofa with a rounded shape is not ground-breaking, it has typically been reserved for people who could afford to choose an artistic style over a practical one. That is, until ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Rosewood and Reupholstered in Burgundy Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1956
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and newly reupholstered in burgundy leather
Style: Mid cen...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
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